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ORANGERIES
Orangeries have been around for a many years but it is only recently, with advances in design and technology that Orangeries are now coming into there own as a contemporary alternative to Hardwood Conservatories or a conventional extension.
Hardwood Orangeries gives you the best of
both worlds and if you would like to come along to our show site we have
a fully complete Hardwood Orangery for you to view, sit in and just
experience the luxurious elegance that only this type of addition to
your home can bring. The addition of a Hardwood Orangery is a great way to provide extra space and light, whilst enhancing your property and adding value to your home. The history of Conservatories and Orangeries and Garden Rooms came about from the love of plants and the fact that they brought the garden into the home. Although a great deal of greenery is used to furnish conservatories, Orangeries and Garden rooms in our modern day living, this extra space is used more as a relaxing environment and offers a comfortable all year round living space. Orangeries first became popular in the 1700s when citrus plants were introduced and the climate these plants required to flourish needed to be addressed. At first buildings of this nature were expensive to construct, and required a large open space, therefore orangeries were available only to the wealthy. These buildings often featured large columns made from stone, and a solid back wall. The front and sides had a Large glass double door more often than not with a semi circular window above. The rest would have been made up of floor to ceiling windows, in keeping with the original architecture. Internally there were plastered walls, cornices and pilasters. During the summer months whilst the plants were enjoying the warmer weather the orangery would be used for entertaining and summer balls. The popularity of Orangeries was extensive during Victorian times; this was due to the advance in heating techniques, the developments in the cast iron industry and the availability of cheaper glass due to the abolition of window tax.
The Edwardians chose to have a simpler design with wicker furniture and benches much the same as we have today. Their simplistic designs and desire for lightness was matched by their passion for outdoor living. They considered gardens to be an extension of their home and Orangeries were the point where their homes and gardens merged. To maintain the harmony of home and garden the windows were purposely made extremely wide to give the maximum light and not obstruct the view to the garden. Today’s Orangeries and Conservatories are built with the same ideas in mind. CALL US ON 01527 527 415 OR CLICK HERE TO USE THE CONTACT FORM ,,,,Looking for Hardwood Conservatories, Orangeries require Recommended Local Company to help you,,,,,
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The
Victorians developed a love for the more exotic plants and used the
addition orangeries to display these to their full potential. The furnishings
inside would consist of a cast iron table and chairs, a tiled floor with
rugs all easily removed for maintenance purposes.